After bidding farewell to Hutao, Makoto brought the Raiden sisters to Jueyun Karst, and simultaneously found Violetgrass and Qingxin in a mountain area.
Makoto used his Anemo element power to soar into the air, perfectly plucking both types of flowers.
Makoto handed the two flowers to the Raiden sisters, explaining, "The purple flower is Violetgrass. It's said its downward blooming shape is to lock in its fragrance, and it's a medicinal herb."
"And the white flower is Qingxin. You can eat it raw. Would you like to try it?"
Raiden Ei stared intently at the fresh Qingxin.
She was a little curious, what did Qingxin, a plant that grows on high mountains, taste like when eaten?
It looked like it might not be bad.
Raiden Ei was about to try the taste of Qingxin,
when she heard Makoto continue, "Qingxin tastes bitter, many people can't accept it."
"Liyue Adepti eat Qingxin to achieve the cultivation effect of tempering their mind and body."
"Of course, there are also some who genuinely like the bitterness of Qingxin."
"Ei, would you like to try it?"
Upon hearing this, Raiden Ei immediately shook her head like a rattle-drum, her face full of rejection.
Once Makoto said Qingxin tasted bitter, Raiden Ei had no interest in it whatsoever.
She only liked sweets, and definitely didn't want bitter food.
On the other hand, Raiden Makoto, who was beside her, looked up at Mr. Faxun and softly said, "Mr. Faxun, may I please try Qingxin?"
"Many years ago, Ganyu kept telling me that Qingxin was delicious."
"I didn't have a chance to taste it back then, but now that I do, I'd like to try it."
Upon hearing Raiden Makoto's words, Makoto was a little surprised.
He hadn't expected Makoto and Ganyu to have such a past.
"Of course, please try it."
With that, Makoto handed the Qingxin to Raiden Makoto.
After tasting the Qingxin, Makoto gave her evaluation: "Qingxin tastes a bit better than I imagined."
"There's a very strong bitterness when it first enters your mouth, but then there's a sweet aftertaste."
"Overall, Qingxin isn't bad; at least I personally like it."
After hearing Raiden Makoto's evaluation of Qingxin, Makoto's expression was a little dazed.
These words seemed familiar.
It was as if someone had told him something similar a long time ago.
He remembered now. When Makoto once asked Ganyu why he liked Qingxin, he had given a similar explanation.
Speaking of which, Ganyu and Raiden Makoto are somewhat similar.
One is a gentle, knowledgeable, and sensible soft girl,
the other is an introverted, easily blushing, adorable and innocent girl.
They even have the same opinion on Qingxin.
"Makoto, besides eating Qingxin raw, there are many other ways to cook it,"
"If you like to eat Qingxin, I can cook for you."
Makoto often cooked with Qingxin, so he had some cooking experience.
It wouldn't be a problem for him to cook various dishes for Raiden Makoto.
Upon hearing Makoto's words, Raiden Makoto showed a surprised expression.
"Really? Is that really possible?"
"I'm really looking forward to the dishes Mr. Faxun makes with Qingxin."
Raiden Makoto was very happy, because this was the first time Makoto had offered to cook for her.
Amidst her happiness, Raiden Makoto seemed to remember something.
She asked Makoto to stay put, then hurriedly pulled Raiden Ei away.
Makoto didn't know what was going on, but he still stayed and waited.
After an unknown amount of time, the Raiden sisters returned.
Raiden Makoto held a large bouquet of Qingxin in her hand. She had woven the Qingxin together, making it look like a bouquet.
Raiden Makoto walked up to Makoto and handed him the Qingxin.
"Mr. Faxun… I'd like to give you these Qingxin."
Looking at the Qingxin Raiden Makoto offered, Makoto said with a wry smile, "Makoto, we won't need this much Qingxin for dinner tonight."
Upon hearing Makoto's words, Raiden Makoto quickly shook her head: "Mr. Faxun, these Qingxin are not for eating."
For a moment, Makoto was surprised.
"Not for eating? Then what are they for?"
Raiden Makoto's pretty face flushed slightly. She lowered her head and said shyly, "They're for… for keeping in a vase, or for making into bookmarks."
"In short, they're not for eating."
Upon hearing Raiden Makoto's words, Makoto became even more confused.
Isn't Qingxin meant to be eaten?
For keeping in a vase or making into bookmarks, glaze lily would clearly be more suitable.
Wait, looking at Raiden Makoto's nervous expression, Makoto seemed to understand a little.
Every flower has a corresponding meaning. Could Raiden Makoto be trying to express something subtly through the flowers?
Thinking this, Makoto opened the system interface and flipped through the Liyue chapter of the "Teyvat Flower Language Guide."
The flower language corresponding to glaze lily is momentary beauty, fleeting.
The flower language corresponding to Violetgrass is loneliness,
and the flower language of Qingxin is eternal beauty and love.
This also explains why Raiden Makoto said these Qingxin were not for eating, but for collecting.
She was too shy to express her feelings directly, so she conveyed this emotion to Makoto through the language of flowers.
Makoto reached out and took the bouquet Raiden Makoto offered: "Okay, I'll keep these Qingxin in a vase."
"Because these are the Qingxin you gave me."
Upon hearing Makoto's words, Raiden Makoto's face became even redder. Her originally fair and pretty face was now as radiant as a sunset.
Beside her, Raiden Ei was completely bewildered, not knowing what the two of them were talking about; it was all very strange.
She heard Raiden Makoto and Makoto talking about cooking, which made her a little hungry now.
She wanted to eat tricolor dango.
...Slowly adjusting the state, then preparing to start the Mondstadt chapter's plot.
Everyone, rest early, good night.
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